The Gold Gnoll

The Tavern’s Tale
The Gold Gnoll is owned by a divorced man and his male business partner. One of the owners is a member of a race that is common for the area, while the other owner’s race is uncommon in the area. Both of the owners are law-abiding citizens with no hidden secrets or notable personality quirks. Before owning the tavern, one of the owners gambled compulsively and won the deed to the tavern in a bet, while the other led a life of adventure. The inspiration for the tavern’s name was an attempt at humor or irony. It is a tavern of comfortable quality, and its main draw is its connection to the criminal underworld.

The Bartender
The bartender at The Gold Gnoll is a young-looking male half-orc who is surprisingly average looking. He is often approachable in disposition. His skin is light green in color, and he has cracked tusks. He has dark hair, worn in a long, wavy style. Physically, he is meaty.

The Clientele
On a typical night, the clientele at The Gold Gnoll can be described as rather unfriendly. On this occasion, there are around twenty other people currently in the tavern. Several patrons are playing a game of darts. A few are drinking heavily, and some others are speaking in hushed tones.

The Accommodations
The rooms for rent at The Gold Gnoll are cramped and clean. There are currently four rooms available for rent. The cost for a night’s stay is 7 sp, 7 cp. If the party spends the night in the tavern, nothing happens during the night and the party wakes up after a night’s rest.

The Food & Drink
Beverages
Wine List
Soiled Mule Sauvignon Blanc
A locally produced white wine with flavors that are leathery and dry.
Bottle price: 2 gp, 6 sp
Glass price: 8 sp, 9 cp

House Cabernet Sauvignon
A house-made red wine that is described as oaky and spicy.
Bottle price: 1 gp, 7 sp
Glass price: 5 sp, 9 cp

Mug and Remorhaz Merlot
A locally produced red wine with a taste that is spicy and earthy.
Bottle price: 2 gp, 8 sp
Glass price: 9 sp, 6 cp

Charmed Crab Merlot
An imported red wine with a taste that is buttery and smokey.
Bottle price: 4 gp, 7 sp
Glass price: 1 gp, 5 sp

Hidden Plate Cabernet Sauvignon
A finely made red wine with flavors that are complex, green, and flat.
Bottle price: 7 gp, 7 sp
Glass price: 2 gp, 5 sp

Lagers & Ales
Goat and Glove Fruit Ale
5.95% ABV
A locally brewed golden fruit ale. Described as a refreshing fruit ale with a pleasant finish.
Gallon price: 5 sp, 9 cp
Pint price: 1 sp, 1 cp

Paralyzed Succubus Porter
5.73% ABV
A microbrewed light brown porter. Described as a dry porter with a strong flavor of toffee and a rough finish.
Gallon price: 3 sp, 8 cp
Pint price: 7 cp

House Stout
5.5% ABV
A house-brewed dark brown stout. Described as a spicy stout with a sour finish.
Gallon price: 3 sp, 9 cp
Pint price: 7 cp

Shattered Pit Pilsner
6.32% ABV
A locally brewed reddish pilsner. Described as a robust pilsner with a rough finish.
Gallon price: 5 sp, 2 cp
Pint price: 1 sp

Liquors
Deadly Cup Rum
An imported honey rum.
Bottle price: 3 gp, 4 sp
Shot price: 5 sp, 6 cp

Sultry Mermaid Brandy
A poorly made elderberry brandy.
Bottle price: 1 gp, 5 sp
Shot price: 2 sp, 5 cp

Acidic Treant Gin
A poorly made gin.
Bottle price: 1 gp, 4 sp
Shot price: 2 sp, 4 cp

House Brandy
A house-made mulberry brandy.
Bottle price: 1 gp, 9 sp
Shot price: 3 sp, 1 cp

Radiant Shawm Whiskey
An imported rye whiskey.
Bottle price: 3 gp, 3 sp
Shot price: 5 sp, 6 cp

Food Menu
Starters
Deep-Fried Potato Wedges
Potato wedges fried in cottonseed oil. Served with a spicy red sauce.
4 sp, 6 cp

Jerky Strips
A basket of several strips of turkey jerky.
1 sp, 8 cp

Crammed Red Peppers
A platter of red peppers crammed with a fusion of sour cream and spices.
4 sp, 2 cp

Soups & Salads
Fish Soup
A thick soup with bits of fish, assorted grains, and onions.
3 sp, 5 cp

Chicken Chowder
A savory chowder with small chunks of chicken, barley, and peppers.
3 sp, 4 cp

Romaine Salad
Leaves of romaine tossed with cucumbers.
3 sp, 5 cp

Entrees
Pan-fried Frog
Pan-fried bits of frog in a vodka sauce served over mashed potatoes with a serving of beets and brussel sprouts.
7 sp

The meat in this dish is starting to go bad, but should be safe for consumption.
Blackened Duck
Blackened cubes of duck in a cream sauce served with mashed potatoes with a side of cabbage.
7 sp, 1 cp

Rotisserie-cooked Duck
Rotisserie-cooked slices of duck in white sauce served with mashed potatoes with a side of broccoli.
7 sp, 1 cp

The meat in this dish has gone off and could sicken the eater.
Herb-crusted Chicken
Herb-crusted strips of chicken in a thick gravy on a bed of mashed potatoes and turnips.
6 sp, 8 cp

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may require a Constitution saving throw.